A.C. Gilbert 4-6-2: Silver Bullet #356
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
356
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-2
Road Name:
Silver Bullet
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Road Number:
356
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
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Notes:
The #356 was produced in 1954 in 3 variations. The chrome of satin finish #356 is very similar to the #354 in that it has a plastic locomotive body and the tender is sheet metal. The #356 is also is equipped with an operating head light, smoke, and choo-choo. The three variations are as follows. The first has a chrome finish sheet-metal trucks and link couplers, as shown in the photo. The second has a chrome finish, Pull-Mor traction tire on the rear drivers, sintered-iron trucks, and knuckle couplers. The third, which is very rare, has a satin silver finish and link couplers.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Doing a Full Refresh of the Engine
Pulling a Passenger Train